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TEST APTITUDES MECANIQUES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Occupational Training
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanical-aptitude test
1, record 1, English, mechanical%2Daptitude%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mechanical-ability test 2, record 1, English, mechanical%2Dability%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The WTMA [Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude] is a written test of mechanical aptitude. Mechanical aptitude helps people learn about and use tools, machines and equipment. The test is designed for use in selecting entry-level personnel for jobs involving the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment of various types. [It] measures basic ability rather than formal schooling or job experience. 3, record 1, English, - mechanical%2Daptitude%20test
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mecanical aptitude test
- mechanical ability test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Orientation professionnelle
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test d'aptitude à la mécanique
1, record 1, French, test%20d%27aptitude%20%C3%A0%20la%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- test d'habileté mécanique 2, record 1, French, test%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
- test d'aptitude mécanique 3, record 1, French, test%20d%27aptitude%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] deux dernières plaintes concernaient l'usage [dans le] processus d'embauche de deux tests d'aptitude mécanique, le Bennett et le Revised Minnesota (N.s.p. 28). 4, record 1, French, - test%20d%27aptitude%20%C3%A0%20la%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- test d'aptitudes à la mécanique
- test d'aptitudes mécaniques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mechanical aptitude test
1, record 2, English, mechanical%20aptitude%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in personnel selection, etc. to test ability to understand how movement can be transmitted mechanically ... Examples of mechanical aptitude tests include the mechanical comprehension tests, the Morrisby mechanical ability test, and the Vincent mechanical diagrams test. 1, record 2, English, - mechanical%20aptitude%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test d'aptitudes mécaniques
1, record 2, French, test%20d%27aptitudes%20m%C3%A9caniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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